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The Blessings of Fatherhood |
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Sunday, 28 June 2009 |
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Ask...Seek…Knock! “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” -Matthew 7:6-14 (New International Version)
Father’s day was truly wonderful! Reece grilled steaks, Cindy baked my favorite dessert-apple sponge cake, Monique made me tea while I reclined in my favorite Lazyboy, and Ethan gave me a big hug and crawled up in my lap. We played and laughed and visited together. My cup was full and so was my saucer! As I gazed at the reservoir I thanked God for blessing my life and thought about the fact that Almighty God was our Heavenly Father.
For John Wesley, the Fatherhood of God was the starting place for relationship with God and all theological reflection. As our Divine Parent, Wesley understood God’s deep and abiding love for every one and all God has created. He insisted that all the attributes and actions of God flow out of God’s love-filled being. As I sat relaxing, I was overcome with a deep contentment and sense of God’s goodness. God’s grace is truly amazing! God shows us the path of life, in God’s presence there is fullness of joy, and at God’s right hand there are pleasures forevermore! (Psalm 16:11)
What an awesome gift to have children to love, instruct and to share the journey of faith with them. How gratifying it is to see them grow, develop, and discover God’s plan. What a daunting challenge it is to live carefully, prayerfully, and transparently before them, knowing that our living example provides most of the guidance for their lives. Weekly worship, daily prayer, Bible reading, hard work, forgiveness, playfulness, and gratefulness are only a few of the habits they learn from us. So much of their formation is caught, more than just taught by us.
Truth telling, thoughtfulness, industry, and discipleship are unfolding daily as we do life together. I pray that God will fill all our fathers afresh with the Holy Spirit and empower us to live lives that make the Gospel come alive. May we say with Paul, “Be imitators of me as I am of Christ! (1 Thessalonians 1:6)
Be encouraged!
Pastor Dave
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Thank You for Youth Force Prayer Vigil |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 28 June 2009 |
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We appreciate all who participated in our Youth Force Prayer Vigil last week. Your prayers made all the difference! Thank you to: Amelia McKnight, Bee Stine, Bret Davis, Carol Downs, Cindy Newsom, Darlene Johnson, David Player, David Webb, Dean Craven, Deb Teagan, Ed & Karen Glover, Eddie Riley, Jack Colville, Janet Reynolds, Jean Billman, Joe Anderson, Joe McClendon, June Self, Kathryn Baucum, Larissa Bateman, Linda Oliver, Linda Pinkham, Lisa Dodson, Louise Green, Marsha Cowart, Megan Anderson, Meri Drone, Millie Morris, Molly Reid, Nina Sanders, Rodger & Tamra Kerr, Robert Cox, Robin Wenk, Sandi Davis, Steve & Connie Vaughan, Sylvia Sasse, Theresa Gardiner, Tony & Mary Lambert, Tracy Lorah, & Vickie Avant.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 28 June 2009 )
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Breakfast for Dinner Fund Raiser |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 28 June 2009 |
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Mark your calendar for our next Summer WOW dinner on July 1st at 5:30pm !!!
Breakfast for Dinner! We will have an Omelet Bar, French Toast & Waffles, Sausage & Bacon, and Biscuits & Gravy.
This is a fundraiser for our Cambodia Mission Trip.
If you’d like to help out cooking omelets or helping in the kitchen, call Tonya Pogue or the church office. We need about 10]12 volunteers!
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 28 June 2009 )
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 07 May 2009 |
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On Wedneday, May 13th we begin our Summer WOW series. This is an opportunity for us to continue to gather on a regular schedule for fellowship and fun. There will be no Wednesday night classes, but everyone is invited to come to chat and meet new folks who may be dropping by to check us out. If you have new neighbors move in, please feel free to invite them to join us.
Our first night is called, "Under the Big Top." We'll being eating circus-themed food. We're asking that folks make the same donation they regularly would for a WOW dinner. All proceeds will support missions in our community. The donations for May 13th will support our own monthly LOVE FEAST community meal.
We meet at 5:30pm. If you want to make it really fun, come in costume or wear a funny hat.. We'll have balloon animals and boncey castles for big and little kids. Call Deb Teagan at the church if you have questions or would like to donate food or other activites to the evening.
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Welcome to the Cross Roads! |
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Thursday, 07 May 2009 |
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You may have noticed some recent changes to the upstairs “Youth Lounge” area. If you have not, then go to the 2nd floor of the Family Life Center near the elevator landing and you’ll be surprised to see the front end of a car and checkered flag tablecloths, and road signs. It’s quite a sight and we’ll be continuing to add special touches over the next several weeks. Brian Givens & Mindy Smiley have worked hard on the unique car booth with the visioning, framing, upholstering, and painting.
The youth will have their donuts and juice there on Sunday morning...and soon there will be a espresso/cappacino machine. Please feel free to come and have a donut or a drink, and a good word of fellowship on your way to Sunday School class.
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